To table the resolution providing that the constitution be so amended as to abolish slavery which now exists in the U.S., and to prohibit its existence in ever

On Feb 15, 1864, the House voted 58–79. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–66, Democrats 48–2, Others 10–11. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 58
No: 79
Did not vote: 50
Date: Feb 15, 1864

By party

Republicans0 yes · 66 no · 20 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Augustus Carpenter Baldwin D-MI voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Feb 15, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-104/to-table-the-resolution-providing-that-the-constitution-be (accessed 2026-10-15).